Education Program Consultant (ELPA21)
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and technical assistance to districts, nonpublic schools and AEAs on federal and state assessment requirements, ELPA21 assessment data, English learner identification and exit procedures, measuring student progress, and English learner accessibility.
Lead the implementation and vendor coordination to administer the statewide ELPA21 assessment.
Plan and conduct district assessment monitoring visits as part of assessment team duties supporting Iowa's Differentiated Accountability system.
Collaborate, plan and present at the Statewide Assessment System Advisory (SASA) group meetings.
Assist and collaborate with the data team on utilizing ELPA21 testing data for student reporting, funding, research studies, accountability, and peer review submissions.
Serve as a statewide English learner content expert and present on topics related to English learner programs, standards, and assessment.
Participate in ELPA21 consortium to lead test development activities.
Manage the ELPA21 assessment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and contract.
Participate in comprehensive efforts of the Department and Bureau, including Department, Division, and Bureau meetings, and other assigned work groups.
Requirements
Experience with specially designed instruction and assessments for students who are English Learners.
Experience interpreting complex state and federal education law.
Experience providing accurate technical assistance to educators.
Experience in large-scale project leadership and implementation in education.
Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications: Experience with specially designed instruction and assessments for students who are English Learners.
Experience interpreting complex state and federal education law.
Experience providing accurate technical assistance to educators.
Experience in large-scale project leadership and implementation in education.
Benefits
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities.
A collaborative, positive work environment.
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow.
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country.
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors.
Competitive salary and benefits package: https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf (Download PDF reader).